Chains to Micrometer (ch to µm)

Metric Conversions.

Micrometer to Chains (Swap units)

1ch = 20116838.59858µm

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

Chains to Micrometer conversion formula

Micrometer = Chains * 20116838.598581

Chains to Micrometer calculation

Micrometer = Chains * 20116838.598581

Micrometer = 1 * 20116838.598581

Micrometer = 20116838.59858

What is a chain?

The chain is a unit of length measurement commonly used in surveying and land measurement. It is primarily used in countries that follow the imperial system of measurement, such as the United States and the United Kingdom. One chain is equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 meters. It is further divided into 100 links, with each link measuring 0.66 feet or 7.92 inches.

The chain was historically used for measuring large areas of land, such as farms or estates. Surveyors would use chains to measure distances between points and establish boundaries. The use of chains allowed for more accurate measurements compared to other methods available at the time. Today, the chain is still used in some specialized fields, such as civil engineering and land surveying, although it has been largely replaced by more modern and precise measurement tools like GPS.

What is a micrometer?

A micrometer, also known as a micrometre, is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to one millionth of a meter or 0.000001 meters. The symbol for micrometer is μm, derived from the Greek letter "mu" (μ) which represents micro, meaning one millionth.

The micrometer is commonly used in scientific and engineering fields where precise measurements are required. It is especially useful for measuring very small objects or distances, such as the thickness of a strand of hair or the diameter of a microscopic organism. The micrometer is also used in manufacturing processes to ensure accuracy and precision in the production of small components.

To put the size of a micrometer into perspective, it is approximately 100 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. This level of precision makes the micrometer an essential tool in various industries, including electronics, optics, and nanotechnology. It is often used in conjunction with other measuring instruments, such as calipers or microscopes, to achieve the highest level of accuracy in measurements.

 

Chains to Micrometer table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Chains
Micrometer
0ch
0.00000µm
1ch
20,116,838.59858µm
2ch
40,233,677.19716µm
3ch
60,350,515.79574µm
4ch
80,467,354.39432µm
5ch
100,584,192.99290µm
6ch
120,701,031.59148µm
7ch
140,817,870.19006µm
8ch
160,934,708.78864µm
9ch
181,051,547.38723µm
10ch
201,168,385.98581µm
11ch
221,285,224.58439µm
12ch
241,402,063.18297µm
13ch
261,518,901.78155µm
14ch
281,635,740.38013µm
15ch
301,752,578.97871µm
16ch
321,869,417.57729µm
17ch
341,986,256.17587µm
18ch
362,103,094.77445µm
19ch
382,219,933.37303µm
20ch
402,336,771.97161µm
21ch
422,453,610.57019µm
22ch
442,570,449.16877µm
23ch
462,687,287.76735µm
24ch
482,804,126.36593µm
25ch
502,920,964.96451µm
26ch
523,037,803.56310µm
27ch
543,154,642.16168µm
28ch
563,271,480.76026µm
29ch
583,388,319.35884µm
30ch
603,505,157.95742µm
31ch
623,621,996.55600µm
32ch
643,738,835.15458µm
33ch
663,855,673.75316µm
34ch
683,972,512.35174µm
35ch
704,089,350.95032µm
36ch
724,206,189.54890µm
37ch
744,323,028.14748µm
38ch
764,439,866.74606µm
39ch
784,556,705.34464µm
40ch
804,673,543.94322µm
41ch
824,790,382.54180µm
42ch
844,907,221.14038µm
43ch
865,024,059.73896µm
44ch
885,140,898.33755µm
45ch
905,257,736.93613µm
46ch
925,374,575.53471µm
47ch
945,491,414.13329µm
48ch
965,608,252.73187µm
49ch
985,725,091.33045µm
50ch
1,005,841,929.92903µm
51ch
1,025,958,768.52761µm
52ch
1,046,075,607.12619µm
53ch
1,066,192,445.72477µm
54ch
1,086,309,284.32335µm
55ch
1,106,426,122.92193µm
56ch
1,126,542,961.52051µm
57ch
1,146,659,800.11909µm
58ch
1,166,776,638.71767µm
59ch
1,186,893,477.31625µm
60ch
1,207,010,315.91483µm
61ch
1,227,127,154.51341µm
62ch
1,247,243,993.11199µm
63ch
1,267,360,831.71058µm
64ch
1,287,477,670.30916µm
65ch
1,307,594,508.90774µm
66ch
1,327,711,347.50632µm
67ch
1,347,828,186.10490µm
68ch
1,367,945,024.70348µm
69ch
1,388,061,863.30206µm
70ch
1,408,178,701.90064µm
71ch
1,428,295,540.49922µm
72ch
1,448,412,379.09780µm
73ch
1,468,529,217.69638µm
74ch
1,488,646,056.29496µm
75ch
1,508,762,894.89354µm
76ch
1,528,879,733.49212µm
77ch
1,548,996,572.09070µm
78ch
1,569,113,410.68928µm
79ch
1,589,230,249.28786µm
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